NXT Energy Solutions Announces $1,000,000 HASCAP Loan

CALGARY, Alberta, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (“NXT” or the “Company”) (TSX:SFD; OTC QB:NSFDF) is pleased to announce that it has been approved to participate in the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (“HASCAP Loan”). The HASCAP Loan is a $1,000,000 non-revolving ten year term credit facility with an interest rate of 4%. The proceeds of the HASCAP Loan will be used for working capital needs to continue to support NXT’s commercial growth initiatives.

Repayment terms for the HASCAP Loan are interest only for the first year, and principal plus interest for the remaining nine years. The HASCAP Loan is secured by a general security agreement and is guaranteed by the Business Development Bank of Canada.

About NXT Energy Solutions Inc.

NXT Energy Solutions Inc. is a Calgary-based technology company whose proprietary SFD^® survey system utilizes quantum-scale sensors to detect gravity field perturbations in an airborne survey method which can be used both onshore and offshore to remotely identify traps and reservoirs with exploration potential. The SFD^® survey system enables our clients to focus their exploration decisions concerning land commitments, data acquisition expenditures and prospect prioritization on areas with the greatest potential. SFD^® is environmentally friendly and unaffected by ground security issues or difficult terrain and is the registered trademark of NXT Energy Solutions Inc. NXT Energy Solutions Inc. provides its clients with an effective and reliable method to reduce time, costs, and risks related to exploration.

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